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AE12 JMV

2012 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,016 mi
Last recorded147,016 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW X575,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 JMV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 147,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2025 141,593 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 141,561 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,992 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 129,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 129,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 123,219 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,210 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear outer edge

Small split in nearside rear tyre, almost down to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,201 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 104,921 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,814 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened air bellows perished (2.4.A.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 88,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension bellows modified but not seriously weakened air bellows perished (2.4.A.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 80,748 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,474 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 72,474 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 70,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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AE12 JMV is a 2012 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 75,396 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 JMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE12 JMV registered?

AE12 JMV is a 2012 BMW X5, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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